Snake catchers in Lindenow South, VIC 3875

Common questions

What is the snake catcher phone number for Lindenow South?

The snake catcher phone number for Lindenow South is 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253). The hotline answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, asks for your suburb and tries to put you through to a listed catcher who covers Lindenow South. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.

Who do I call to remove a snake in Lindenow South?

Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Lindenow South. 1 catcher business in this directory lists Lindenow South inside its service area. The closest base is Lorna K in Bairnsdale, about 17 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.

What snakes are found around Lindenow South?

2 species have mapped ranges reaching Lindenow South, including Red-bellied black snake and Eastern small-eyed snake. None of the mapped species is in the dangerously venomous group, but any snake bite still needs medical care. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm a snake is present at a particular address. Never get close to identify a snake.

Do snake catchers need a licence in Victoria?

Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria need a current wildlife licence or permit from the state or territory wildlife authority to capture and relocate snakes. Ask the business for its licence details before it starts. Directory listings show whether a licence has been checked.

What if someone is bitten in Lindenow South?

Call 000 straight away and ask for an ambulance, even if the person feels fine. Keep them still and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage if you know how. Do not wait for a snake catcher.

What is the nearest hospital to Lindenow South for a snake bite?

Public hospitals near Lindenow South include Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (about 15 km), Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra] (about 43 km) and Central Gippsland Health Service [Sale] (about 44 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Do not drive a bitten person to hospital yourself. Call 000, keep them still and let paramedics decide where to take them, because the closest hospital is not always the one best equipped for snake bite.